https://www.nahb.org/blog/feedNAHBNow Blogs RSSFeeden{4B6AC8AD-07D2-4880-B244-F01C99E63666}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/podcast-061226On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member David Price, a remodeler from Greenville, N.C., to talk about his experience at NAHB’s Legislative Conference and his perspective on the current housing market.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{41A0F0EC-BE91-4340-A62C-F79CE8F8D285}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/regulatory-breakout-recapOn June 11, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin discussed housing, environmental and small business regulatory issues during NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{2A006755-C66C-4C54-A921-FE9B376795AF}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/fed-rate-hike-possibleThe bond market is projecting that it is now more likely than not that the next monetary policy move by the central bank is a federal funds rate increase rather than a cut. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides his insights and recaps key factors shaping the market. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{AD2F6949-7D1F-4B3B-BA0A-A7322CB71EAD}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/scotus-doe-appliance-decisionOn June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a D.C. Circuit Court ruling that would have allowed the Department of Energy (DOE) to effectively eliminate certain gas appliances from the market. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{7192476D-53D2-485A-8015-E8EEDDB6A7AD}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/letter-to-femaIn a joint letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, NAHB and the National Association of Realtors urged the secretaries, as co-chairs of the FEMA Review Council, to act on four key items related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{74826A00-B54C-4F6F-9D37-E5EBE1A9FBDE}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/06/over-1100-housing-advocates-call-on-congress-to-address-affordabilityMore than 1,100 builders, remodelers and other housing industry professionals went to Capitol Hill today to call for congressional action to improve affordability and help builders to increase the production of affordable, attainable homes.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{DBF82CAF-E174-4038-ABA0-D2D26C859466}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/connecticut-building-code-pause-six-yearsConnecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law a bill that lays the groundwork to expand the state’s building code adoption cycle to every six years rather than the current three years. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{002EC5A0-3403-4592-99E6-CD35365F5FFE}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/06/regulatory-costs-jump-40-in-five-years-add-131734-to-new-home-pricesA new study by NAHB finds that regulations at the federal, state and local levels add $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home—26.4% of the average sales price of $499,500 as of January 2026.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{4B21293B-8BB6-41AD-A3CD-FF289341584D}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/sponsored-7-reasons-why-visibility-is-an-underrated-advantageIn slower markets, the builders who keep showing up often win — not because they're the loudest, but because they never go quiet. Those who have figured out the capital side of the business are more likely to maintain visibility. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{6FDAB6C6-E77C-4D6E-89A9-D97F2FB1AB84}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/ibs-scholarship-program-accepting-applicationsMore members are able to experience the numerous benefits of attending the International Builders' Show thanks to the IBS Scholarship Program. Applications are now open for IBS 2027 scholarships, which will provide recipients with a show pass, travel stipend, hotel accommodations and more. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{244A30ED-420A-4CFB-8D7B-FAE20825F797}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/slm-livestreamNAHB leadership will gather June 9-13 for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. Members and HBA staff not in attendance can view livestreams of key meetings. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{B47459F0-4967-4C55-BDFB-F97C5B5DE5D2}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/nahb-fall-protection-training-hbasNAHB, the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI), and the National Housing Endowment (NHE) are proud to announce the successful completion of the Fall Prevention Training Pilot Program. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{DD6AC42E-E721-49C0-86F2-570E944571CA}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/us-house-price-appreciation-slows-from-rapid-pandemic-era-paceHigher mortgage rates, persistent affordability challenges and softer demand weighed on price growth nationally. Local market conditions varied, with some states and metro areas seeing solid gains while others saw declining or flattening house prices.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400{8E1C9CA6-0059-4E79-8C52-D79745F38A45}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/highest-paid-occupations-in-construction-2025The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025, with the top 25% earning at least $83,480. In comparison, the U.S. median annual wage was $50,980, while the highest paid 25% earned at least $80,520. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{94902C94-91C0-46BE-9A0E-CC3E87F7D54E}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/top-osha-violations-2026-penaltiesIn 2025, improper fall protection was once again the most-cited violation of OSHA jobsite rules. A failure to protect against falls also featured prominently in three other violations in the top 10.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{352DFEA7-33C1-497E-B58A-4B1E44E57B00}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/public-and-private-partnerships-jumpstart-hawaii-workforce-programsSupported by government, community and private partners, the Building Industry Association of Hawai'i will soon lead its 10th workforce development training cohort to prepare individuals for careers in the local residential construction industry. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{11DC4C21-0C79-45C1-8ED1-DFA21E351955}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/how-builders-can-close-the-expectation-gapAcross the home building and remodeling industry, a significant portion of referral business is lost — not because of poor construction quality, but because client expectations are not clearly established. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{0CFD3D61-BF96-4136-A803-2D6F861E586A}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/06/economic-uncertainty-slows-single-family-construction-across-all-geographiesSingle-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates, while multifamily construction showed growth in most areas, according to the latest findings from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{6ED37086-FF0E-4D9C-AA2A-C9BBE15DE33D}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/06/national-safety-month-2026Join NAHB and its official safety sponsor, Builders Mutual, in recognizing June as National Safety Month, an annual observance to promote hazard awareness in residential construction and to help keep workers safe. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400{99BAD3AD-CCDE-4CCE-A93D-EBC848F692C8}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/06/builders-call-attention-to-silver-tsunami-supply-constraints-during-homeownership-monthAs the residential construction industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, a recent NAHB analysis found that fewer older home owners are choosing to transition out of their homes or downsize, a trend known as the “silver tsunami.” This shift is limiting the expected wave of housing stock released, affecting the availability of homes for new buyers. A majority (79%) of the members of the Boomer and Silent generation, U.S. adults 65 years or older, are home owners and currently own more than a third (34%) of owner-occupied housing units in the U.S. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400{7AD54CA9-567D-43F9-A82F-0CD4CBE6A45D}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/monthly-update-juneThe talking points this month feature NAHB’s recent legislative win.Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{10453285-20B0-4086-BC46-AC8ABC0DFB1B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/chairmans-update-may-2026In his latest Chairman’s Update, 2026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens spotlights NAHB's Legislative Conference, taking place June 10 in Washington D.C., and highlights the messaging members will be focusing on this year.Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400{7EB99797-8B90-4D1C-B8E4-5347C011E473}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/celebrate-national-homeownership-month-with-new-nahb-resourcesPromote National Homeownership Month this June with NAHB’s online toolkit, a ready-to-use guide to showcase the value of homeownership nationwide.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{9F54B340-37FE-473B-86D0-778B78CA668F}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/legcon-previewTo help members engage in advocacy across various levels of government, NAHB has put together a number of programs for the upcoming Spring Leadership Meeting that will prepare attendees to lobby members of Congress to protect their businesses and industry, engage with administration officials and better understand the evolving regulatory landscape. Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400{3C57AD2E-11C7-4CC5-A5DE-F177E6BEF37B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/reminder-industry-pulse-checkNAHB is approaching its 100th anniversary, and the next chapter is being written right now by the people who build, remodel and supply the industry. That's you. Hear directly from NAHB members why you should take the Industry Pulse Check.Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400{C1CBEB7E-DED0-4864-AC21-B3D07612F34E}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/new-home-sales-down-in-april-on-affordability-concernsSales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales is down 11.3% from a year earlier.Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 -0400{5088D917-F2D2-4985-99CB-F71A8255AE93}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/south-dakota-hba-members-rally-behind-state-skillsusa-competitionsMembers of the South Dakota Home Builders Association played a key role in this year’s state SkillsUSA building competitions, supporting the two-day April event as judges and prize donors. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{BF157C82-6800-4E2E-A456-8F5B49F73A0E}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/five-steps-to-a-more-sustainable-remodelLast month, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the newly revised 2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), which includes significant changes to promote green renovations. To celebrate National Home Remodeling Month, here are five steps remodelers can take to make their projects more sustainable and put them on a path toward NGBS certification.Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{09D123C2-CCC4-4923-A281-708824CC752A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/epa-hvac-refrigerants-r-410a-final-ruleThe EPA today published a final rule that will allow the continued installation in new homes of existing HVAC units manufactured or imported prior to Jan. 1, 2025, that use R-410A refrigerant until existing supplies are depleted.Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{E3775980-AC80-4946-8DE5-93061E27B0A9}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-publication-offers-remodelers-sneak-peek-into-industry-financialsBuilderBooks, the publishing arm of NAHB, released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of remodelers’ business practices and financial performance.Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{AD7C781B-594F-4F3F-8D75-BC4C9B6739F7}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/which-home-owners-are-fueling-remodelingWith elevated mortgage rates and limited for-sale inventory making it harder to move, many home owners are instead choosing to invest in the homes they already own. In 2024, an estimated $670 billion was spent on remodeling projects. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{6687A646-0E5B-4AA8-A177-109C01FCED0A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/local-leaders-builders-unite-americas-housing-comebackNAHB’s state and local team earlier this year helped convene mayors, city leaders, planners and builders in Orlando as part of the America’s Housing Comeback discussion series to examine workforce development challenges.Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{E59C968E-A8FD-42DE-BA7B-CD7B7585CE64}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-urges-congress-to-advance-housing-supply-reformsTestifying today before the House Small Business Committee on how small builders can help close the nation’s housing gap, NAHB Chairman Bill Owens said the core issue is a shortage of housing.Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400{636A215D-C6BF-4378-B828-2B42BDF2DF00}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/housing-affordability-edges-up-in-first-quarter-but-challenges-persistWhile housing affordability remains out of reach for millions of Americans, particularly first-time and entry-level buyers, conditions have improved modestly in the last year, according to the latest data from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI). The CHI results from the first quarter of 2026 show that a family earning the nation’s median income of $106,800 needed 32% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400{8CAEFD87-6A2D-445E-99FA-29720C9D6F18}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/single-family-starts-fall-amid-economic-uncertainty-and-affordability-pressuresOverall housing starts decreased 2.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.47 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:40:50 -0400{F926D990-6649-4D3C-B83C-95EE26926895}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/podcast-052026On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest economic developments and advocacy updates, including passage by the House of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400{CB741724-0E89-414A-8FDE-20DAF3746489}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/housing-bill-house-voteIn a significant victory for NAHB and the broader housing sector, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that removes a build-to-rent (BTR) sales provision that would have hurt affordability and reduced much-needed housing supply.Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400{C4BEF871-BA81-4DCE-9F20-171D555D02FA}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-applauds-house-passage-of-landmark-housing-billNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the House approved major housing legislation today.Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:20 -0400{CE2F990C-818E-4F6C-9533-F46838EBE103}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-commends-huds-new-best-practices-reportNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction report.Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{8A003D17-7461-4979-8B95-1321165E49A6}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-supports-amended-housing-bill-pending-in-the-houseNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the House unveiled updated housing legislation this afternoon.Tue, 19 May 2026 20:22:35 -0400{6716222D-88CC-47E2-AD50-F703FF0BA0C3}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/permits-Q1-2026Elevated financing costs, ongoing affordability challenges, and softer builder sentiment continued to weigh on single-family construction activity, while multifamily permitting remained supported by demand for rental housing.Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{7A20B2F5-26EF-482E-AE87-D17D6FB69C3C}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/crucial-project-planning-tips-to-boost-profitabilityLearn all the best ways to develop and follow a clear project schedule to increase profitability and your client's satisfaction in NAHB's live online course The Project Schedule: A Planning and Communication Tool.Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{760B3B4B-51D1-41E8-9B99-A7104E3FED61}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/residential-building-workers-wage-growth-subduesBoth nominal and inflation-adujsted wage gains remained calm, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealing a slower labor market following the post-pandemic expansion.Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400{A7147241-4941-47E1-B7DC-8CB6EAA34DE8}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/builder-sentiment-posts-gain-in-may-but-significant-affordability-challenges-persistBuilder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs.Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400{6CB64FCE-5DED-4CC4-B5C6-8A8959EFBC7B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/house-vote-housing-billThe House has introduced an NAHB-supported amendment to major housing legislation that would bring greater certainty to the housing market and increase the supply of attainable housing.Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400{F4B1DD5C-9E25-42E1-8C5E-F3F68E00BC12}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/nwp-permit-lettersNAHB and industry partners responded this week to a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for recommendations to improve the efficiency of the Nationwide Permit program in advance of a potential future rulemaking. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400{ABCEF8AF-0833-4073-AAF2-550716EF191C}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-supports-amended-housing-bill-released-by-houseNAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement on amended housing legislation released by the House.Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400{78375F9A-DD1A-4120-AC11-F4C611E2BBBB}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/building-material-price-inflation-april-2026Prices of building materials used in residential construction, excluding energy, were up 3.7% in April, the fastest pace in three years, according to the most recent Producer Price Index.Thu, 14 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400{62675B9A-68CA-4EB6-9682-2FECB9428264}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/inflation-outpaces-wage-growth-for-first-time-since-2023Energy costs drove more than 40% of the monthly increase as national gasoline prices rose to their highest totals in nearly four years. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400{C6287B46-98D7-4BAF-8654-AEDE4C790724}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/why-high-school-students-are-excited-to-enter-the-construction-tradesNAHB caught up with three rising high school stars pursuing careers in construction about how they got their interest, their favorite student chapter moments, and what they hope to accomplish throughout their careers.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400